Bitcoin faces $70,000 breakout or $60,000 drop this weekend as Hormuz tensions rise

Bitcoin traded near $65,000 heading into the weekend, sitting at the center of two macro forces pulling in opposite directions. The Aug. 7 jobs report weakened the case for a September rate hike, and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten to revive the inflation trade that the report just cooled.

Bitcoin Payment Tool BTCPay Urges Update After Attackers Steal Funds

BTCPay Server confirmed that attackers exploited a critical flaw to steal funds from users running any version prior to 2.4.2 and urged operators to update immediately. The self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor released version 2.4.2 to close the vulnerability.

August 8, 2026, 10:40 am

Strategy raises $15B using AI-designed financing tools to fuel Bitcoin buying spree

AI-driven financial innovation could reshape corporate strategies, but heavy reliance on volatile assets like Bitcoin poses significant risks.

August 8, 2026, 10:05 am

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Bitcoin infrastructure exploit drains merchant Lightning nodes

The exploit highlights the critical need for robust security protocols and timely updates in decentralized financial systems to prevent breaches.

August 8, 2026, 7:51 am

Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers

BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.

August 8, 2026, 7:46 am

Bitcoin ETF pulls in $102M as Ethereum ETF adds $50M, while Solana and XRP sit idle

The strong inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs highlight a growing investor preference, potentially sidelining smaller crypto assets.

August 8, 2026, 4:36 am

Whale boosts Bitcoin long exposure on Hyperliquid amid HYPE token transfers

Increased whale activity and HYPE token transfers may signal shifts in Bitcoin market dynamics, impacting liquidity and price volatility.

August 8, 2026, 4:23 am

Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Doesn’t Need CLARITY’ as Senate Delays Vote

Michael Saylor said Bitcoin can advance without the CLARITY Act while urging the United States to establish clearer digital asset rules. The comments came as lawmakers pushed a potential Senate vote on the crypto market structure bill to September. Saylor Separates Bitcoin’s Future From US Crypto Legislation On Aug.

August 8, 2026, 3:30 am

Bitcoin holders risk losing real BTC if they sell coins from BIP-110 fork, says developer

If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.

August 8, 2026, 2:30 am

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Add $220 Million as Blackrock Leads Again

Bitcoin ETFs attracted $128.69 million on Thursday, marking a fourth straight day of inflows. Ether funds added an even stronger $92.15 million, while XRP and HYPE also finished in positive territory. Bitcoin Streak Hits 4 Days With $128.69M Inflow Capital continued to flow into the largest crypto ETFs as the week progressed.

August 7, 2026, 11:38 pm

Bitcoin’s AI security sprint found 6,700 issues in 55 hours, but no one knows how many are real

The 55-hour campaign shows AI can rapidly fill a security-review pipeline, while public data still cannot show how many findings were valid or fixed.

August 7, 2026, 10:55 pm

Justin Mateen buys nearly $2M of American Bitcoin stock

Mateen's investment signals confidence in American Bitcoin's strategy, potentially influencing market perceptions despite recent losses.

August 7, 2026, 9:30 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$64,976.00 +0.10%

$64,507.00 Low High $65,271.00

$1.30T Market Cap

$17.26B Total Volume (1.32%)

$126,080 All Time High -48.46%

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